Patrol info for U-853
Date lookup for 25 May 1944
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 29 Apr 1944 | Bergen | 4 Jul 1944 | Lorient | 67 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Kptlt. Helmut Sommer |
1WO Oblt. Helmut Frömsdorf |
U-853's position on 25 May 1944
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Attacks on U-853 during this patrol
25 May 1944
Rockets were fired by two Swordfish torpedo bombers from the British MAC ships HMS Ancylus and HMS Empire MacKendrick escorting convoy ON 237. The boat fought off the attack with AA fire and escaped undamaged. All three aircraft were hit by flak, M3 from HMS Empire MacKendrick so badly that it was jettisoned on its return.
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